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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-11-70 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 11, 1970 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Henderson, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Norgard and Hill present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of March 4, 19701 be approved as sub- mitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unani- mously carried Special Warrants #1681 to #1683 inclusive in the total amount of $20,104.03 be approved and ordered paid. RESOLUTION NO. 70-13 GRANTING VARIANCE TO DR. DWAIN BLOCHER (ADDITION TO DENTAL OFFICES) On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 70-13 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Dr. Howard Dwain Blocher". RESOLUTION NO. 70-14 GRANTING VARIANCE TO DR. DWAIN BLOCHER (PARKING LOT USE) On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 70-14 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Dr. Howard Dwain Blocher". -" APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 603 (BUSINESS LICENSE) On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 603 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Adding, Amending, And Repealing Sections Of Chapter 1, Division 2 Of The Ukiah City Code". AYES : Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Norgard, Hill, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. CITY LIBRARY PLANS The Architect's Plan "C" along with date submitted to the Council in January were resubmitted to the Council and reviewed by Mr. Max Kappeler. Plan "C" provides for a 10,000 square foot facility for approximately $310,000 and will house approximately 45,000 books. According to information received from nationally known library consultants, this size facility will serve a city of 15,000 for seven to eight years. Mr. Kappeler reviewed the interior changes proposed to be made at the time the preliminary plans are prepared for Council consideration. Said plans should be ready for Council consideration April 29th. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unani- mously carried to authorize the Architect to proceed with the preliminary plans for the City library and to work with the City Manager and Library staff as needed. APPROVAL OF ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 70-7 (MOBILE HOME SITE - VERNON PARDUCCI) City Manager reviewed Application No. 70-7 by Vernon Parducci and Emil Venturi for a mobile home park, mobile homes rental and sales, and real estate sales on a parcel zoned R-3 and R-1 located at 460 E. Gobbi Street. Plot plan and Questionnaire were reviewed and Planning Commission minutes dated February 19, 1970 and Resolution No. 70-10 dated March 5, 1970, were read by the City Manager. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 11, 1970 - PAGE 2 The City Engineer explained why the 5 foot dedication and the 10 feet setback were required. He also explained that final plans for the mobile home park will come under the scrutiny of the City Engineer to assure proper drainage and construction of underground utilities. The manner in which monthly utilities are charged and how it relates to this application was discussed. It was agreed the charge to mobile home parks and other City residents should be equitable. Mr. Parducci was present and spoke on behalf of the application. For clari- fication, Mr. Parducci was asked his intent regarding conducting a real estate sales office from this location. He stated this was part of his re- quest and if granted, a 3' x 10' sign would be placed on top of his office and blackboards would be placed in front of the office. There was no one present to speak in opposition to the granting of the pro- posed. variance. Mayor Henderson stated the application could be referred back to the Planning Commission for a statement of their intention with regard to said real estate sales office or the City Attorney could be instructed to prepare a resolution to include this additional type operation. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unani- mously carried to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution granting Variance Application No. 70-7 as recommended by the Planning Commission with the inclusion of a real estate office at said location after determining the intent of the Planning Commission. THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS POINT - 9: 15 P.M. COUNTY-WIDE HOUSE NUMBERING SYSTEM Mr. Ed Carpenter, who is under contract with the County to develop a County- wide house numbering system, was present in the audience to give a report of his work to date. The purpose of the project is to permit ease in locating house numbers throughout the County and to eliminate confusion for emergency units. Mr. Carpenter stated the City of Ukiah street numbering system be- ginning at Perkins and State Streets and continuing in the four directions from this point has served as a basis for development of the county-wide system. Mr. Carpenter expressed the hope that the City would accept the the recommended few changes within the City. The City will be furnished with a list of discrepancies of street numbering within the City. REPORT ON PROGRAM OF SAMPLING & ANALYSIS FOR AIR POLLUTANTS Dr. R. L. Holtzer, County Health Officer and Mr. David C. Long, Director of Environmental Health presented pictures of air pollution in the area and results of the program of sampling and analysis for air pollutants con- ducted by their departments over a three month period of time. Apparatus were set up in Ukiah, Calpella and Willits and the results of each location were shown on a comparative basis. It was stated that tepee burning is the major cause of pollution in this area. The County officials stated that the testing program would continue and further reports will be made. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED SITE FOR COUNTY DOG POUND City Manager reported he and the County Administrator have discussed the dog pound construction included in the County budget and City-owned property west of the Sewage Treatment Plant has been considered as a possible loca- tion of said facility. The County proposes to lease said property from the City for construction of the dog pound, but is not in a position at the present time to arrive at a decision on the animal program. City Manager was of the opinion construction of the dog pound and the animal control program should be worked out at the same time, and requested opinions from the Council in this regard. Council directed City Manager to pursue said project on the basis of a total operation. 3 17 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH-11, 1970 - PAGE 3 FIESTA DINNER City Manager reported the Council has had an invitation to attend the Fiesta Dinner Friday, March 13th at the Grange Hall, 6:30 p.m. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL :MEETING City Manager reported one Council representative has been invited to attend the meeting on air pollution control Monday, March 16th, 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. Councilman Hill will attend said meeting. TEEN PARADE City Manager reported the Traffic Committee has approved a Teen Parade Saturday, March 14, 1970. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked when the parking on North School and Smith Streets will be corrected and suggested the spaces be widened by eliminated two meters. Councilman Crook reported a request has been made to replant dead bushes on airport property. Council permission was granted. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard remarked that a number of dogs are running free again. ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular business, Mayor Henderson declared the meeting adjourned at 10:46 p.m. , after which the Council reconvened in Closed Personnel Session. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK